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Even if they put a detuned version of the 5.0L V8 in the LS500, it would’ve sold more. Actually, even if they do nothing and put on the previous gen 4.6L V8, it would’ve done better.
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So, extrapolating that to the LS, I can imagine a similar effect. I have been in the back seat of an older LS 430 before, and yeah... the engine was a smooth-running one, and the whole experience was very serene.
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I have not been fortunate enough to drive an LS 460, but I have driven a previous-gen Genesis with the 5.0 V-8. It was a nice car, but the engine really made the car. It was super smooth and torquey. It's hard to imagine that car with any other engine... though nowadays, the twin-turbo V-6 is the up-level option on that car. I suspect it's a fine engine, but there truly is no replacement for that V-8.
So, extrapolating that to the LS, I can imagine a similar effect. I have been in the back seat of an older LS 430 before, and yeah... the engine was a smooth-running one, and the whole experience was very serene.
So, extrapolating that to the LS, I can imagine a similar effect. I have been in the back seat of an older LS 430 before, and yeah... the engine was a smooth-running one, and the whole experience was very serene.
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I have not been fortunate enough to drive an LS 460, but I have driven a previous-gen Genesis with the 5.0 V-8. It was a nice car, but the engine really made the car. It was super smooth and torquey. It's hard to imagine that car with any other engine... though nowadays, the twin-turbo V-6 is the up-level option on that car. I suspect it's a fine engine, but there truly is no replacement for that V-8.
So, extrapolating that to the LS, I can imagine a similar effect. I have been in the back seat of an older LS 430 before, and yeah... the engine was a smooth-running one, and the whole experience was very serene.
So, extrapolating that to the LS, I can imagine a similar effect. I have been in the back seat of an older LS 430 before, and yeah... the engine was a smooth-running one, and the whole experience was very serene.
not envious here, was referring to the discussion, but i do appreciate very much that more cylinders generally means smoother and quieter running. 
ha... you have phaeton, and 2 w12 a8's?
for fun, add up all the cylinders in your fleet. probably about 60.
almost half my fleet are 12s lol!
for fun, add up all the cylinders in your fleet. probably about 60.
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If we count the spare W12s I have then I have 74 at my house currently lol!
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Genesis has a huge problem...lack of hybrids
back to BMW,.....No 3 series but BMW rocked the show.
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I don't think Genesis was at the Chicago Auto Show either. When the brand was new they had a pretty good presence.
